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If you're looking to get some Euphoria-ish nail styles without investing in a bunch of pro stuff (or practice your pro-level skills), this roundup is for you.
I'm GREAT at painting my nails but I'm not confident in my ability to pull off this or this. Maybe one day! 'Til then, I'll swear by fun press-ons.
1. A set of holographic nail powders because you've been thinking about the perfect gold shade since Fez's grandma's flashback.
Set includes eight different colors: laser silver, silver, champagne gold, red, hot pink, rose gold, purple, and deep blue.
Promising review: "Oh my gosh I love this stuff! I normally change my gel polish every three weeks or more but there are so many beautiful colors that I just had to change it within a week. I am amazed at how easily it goes on. It doesn’t last as long as gel polish through and through, but that’s OK I’m ready to try another one!" —Nyx
Get them from Amazon for $13.96.
2. A LEGIT top coat reviewers say extends their at-home manis by about a week. (Yup, this reviewer's mani is eight days old at this point in the pic.)
Promising review: "My nail polish usually chips and needs to be redone by day two. When I use Seche Vite, I can go a week or longer without seeing any chips in the paint. Also there is no smearing of the paint underneath when applying this top coat. I wash my hands about 300 times a day and do the dishes daily. I highly recommend this nail polish." —VS
Get it from Amazon for $2.24.
3. A Cassie-inspired set of bedazzled nails you hopefully won't end up at the hospital while wearing.
Each set includes 10 nails, nail glue, wood stick, nail file, nail stickers, and an alcohol swab.
BasicBearsLab is an Ontario, Canada-based Etsy shop specializing in creative fake nails.
Get them from BasicBearsLab on Etsy for $24.61 (available in eight shapes).
4. And some abstract coffin press-ons that'll def help you invoke Maddy's nails on that same night they went with Nate to the hospital. Go ahead, bang on some bathroom doors with these.
Promising review: "I’m trying to save money and lack the time to get my nails done consistently. These fit my nails perfect. They come super long so I cut them just a bit. I also used my own nail glue and put on a couple of coats of clear polish. Will order a different set soon" —Aj
Get them from Amazon for $8.99 (available in 12 styles).
5. A cuticle oil that'll do your personal beauty counter, cuticles, and skin good. If the skin *around* your nails looks mangled, it'll only take away from your nail art.
I own this stuff and with the combination of taking a hair/skin/nails vitamin and daily use of this before bed, my nails grew SO long and SO fast! Also it smells lovely.
Promising review: "This Cuccio milk and honey cuticle moisturizer is truly a cuticle saver. Applying one drop to each cuticle and massaging it in completely will leave your cuticles and hands feeling soft, looking great and the smell is divine. I use it on both my hands and feet and I’m comfortable showing my fingernails and toenails this summer because this product has made it so easy to feel confident knowing I won’t have crusty cuticles." —Rina C
Get it from Amazon for $9.70+ (available in two sizes and four scents).
6. A nail-strengthening cream to help create a stronger base for all your nail art.
Promising review: "I purchased this to help strengthen my nails. I have been applying it to my nails and cuticles three to four times per day and at night before bed. I kid you not: I woke up with my nails extremely harder and I just couldn’t believe it. My nails haven’t been this strong for a very long time. I can only imagine with overtime usage on how much longer my nails will get." —Vee Wilson
Get it from Amazon for $7.94.
7. Press-on nails that'll *easily* give you a gel-like mani in about five minutes. They'll help you achieve all sorts of dramatic looks in a totally manageable length if the thought of super long nails freaks you out. I can vouch because these are my hands and I've used about five sets of them!
I'm quite adept at painting my own nails (the only time I get a professional manicure is when I want gel before going on vacation), but these press-on nails have me feeling super lazy about painting my nails because they're so easy to use! And that's OK! Each set costs you less than 10 bucks and rather than fool with a bottle of nail glue that ends up anywhere but the nails, each nail has a peel-off plastic that reveals a super sticky surface you press onto your real nail. I find that all the nails stay on about three days when I do stuff like hand-wash my dishes, pet glorious dogs, and scratch many layers of dry shampoo on my scalp. You'll get 30 nails with each set, which helps you find the right sizes BUT I've also found comes in handy when a pointer or middle finger nail pops off (those are the first to go in my experience) so I end up getting about a week's use of wear out of each nail set. Multiple friends have seen me with the nails on and all have believed they're the real deal!
Get them from Target: marble/glitter set for $6.99 or similar red set for $6.99 (available in lots more styles)
8. Or some neon-accented fake nails that come with nail glue AND press-on strips so you can apply as you'd like.
That's my hand! I rocked these for more than a week and only had one thumb nail pop off while doing some really intense hand-washing of sweaty summer clothes. (It was really easy to glue back on.) I used the glue option and I'm impressed! Plus nearly everyone I've seen during that time has showered me with compliments about them. The kit comes with 24 nails of various sizes, a file/buffer, nail glue, adhesive adhesive tabs, and a cuticle stick.
Get them from Nails of LA for $14 (design also available in nail wraps).
9. And if you're ready to REALLY go for some bold length, a set of "Miss Murder" holographic glitter press-on nails you should feel free to apply while you listen to the excellent AFI song by the same moniker. Put me wearing these in a room with Nate Jacobs.
Scandal Beauty is a trans/womxn-owned brand, inspired by the founders' Cait and Jai's passion for their love of beauty, nail art, and an early-'00s aesthetic to start the brand.
Get them from Scandal Beauty for $27.
10. A nail polish holder with some good bottle grip for at-home (or on-the-go) manis with a steady hand. After all, you wouldn't be caught dead with chipped polish once you arrive at your road trip destination (painting while you're the passenger, of course).
I'm actually quite agile at painting my nails, but my Tweexy holder lets me be downright careless with that open bottle of polish. It holds several shapes of nail polish bottles securely! Lots of reviewers say they even use it in the car, but as a passenger. Safety before manis, folks!
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 21 colors).
11. A set of files and buffers to help you get to your desired shape and level of smoothness when starting from scratch.
Set includes six nail files and six nail buffers.
Promising review: "I was scared to buy this because I thought it was going to be cheap af!! But these are actually amazing, sturdy, and I think they will last a long time. I buffed my thumb slightly with the orange sponge (all of the sponges have the same grit-like smoothness) and it feels like a professional buffer. As for the nail file, you can tell the difference in grit on both sides. These are perfect for my personal use." —Kathy Ly
Get them from Amazon for $6.99.
12. A psychedelic set of fake nails that'll pair nicely with whatever abstract eye makeup look you're copying from Jules.
Promising review: "Looks just like the picture, a little long for me but they were still super cute." —Sabrina Merrill
Get them from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 12 styles).
13. A universal mani tool that'll fit on top of a variety of nail polish lids to help you *steadily* brush on that at-home color thanks to the larger surface area for holding. Even with your non-dominant hand!
This tool will fit on top of any nail polish bottle (not just the brand's)!
Get it from Target for $16.
14. A necessary bottle of drying drops that'll help you get on with your post-painting life much faster thanks to a single drop for each freshly polished nail.
Promising review: "These 'drip dry' finishing drops are a total game-changer. A couple of years ago I broke the lifelong habit of biting my nails, and I did it by painting them a new color every time I got that nervous impulse. The only drawback to painting them so often is that it can be a serious time suck, and involve a lot of do-overs — especially if you're anything like me, and usually multitasking, and/or still getting the hang of DIY manicures. Enter these drops. They really do work immediately — and it really only takes a single drop on each nail. In under a minute, they're totally dry to the touch and impervious to dings or smudges. Gone are the days of flapping your hands and blowing on your fingers for 10–20 minutes at a time. Thanks, science!" —Katie B.
Get it from Amazon for $10.80+ (available in two sizes).
15. 3D cherry nail charms you won't have any trouble picking for this week's DIY mani.
Painted Pretty is a Tampa, Florida-based Etsy shop that sells press-on nails, nail stickers, and charms.
Promising review: "These cherry charms are so sparkly and pretty. Everyone wanted them. Must buy! Will for sure be purchasing again!!" —Michelle
Get the 10-pack from Painted Pretty on Etsy for $3.99.
16. Some abstract body positive nail stickers in case you're more of a minimalist but still want to very much make a statement.
StylishSista is a Black-owned Etsy shop with all sorts of cute stickers (including ones for things besides your nails!).
This includes 120 stickers in black and white. Stickers last one to two weeks on nails with top coat, and come with mani ideas and instructions for proper application and care.
Promising review: "OMG I love these!!!!! They are so pretty and they promote body positivity!! Literally nothing bad about these stickers. They were super easy to apply too." —camillebeck
Get them from StylishSista on Etsy for $10.
17. A cuticle pusher and spoon can easily transform some nail beds with some help of cuticle oil.
Promising review: "I have been searching for the past months for an under the nail cleaner and cuticle pusher that went MIA in my home. Finally decided to give in and purchase a new nail tool and I received them promptly and love both the smaller one that I can carry in my purse and a longer one for both finger and toenail cleaning and cuticle pushbacks. It's such a pleasure to purchase something online and find that it's just what you were looking for." —Mary Dougherty
Get it from Amazon for $5.29.
18. An instant cuticle remover made to rid the area around your nails of dead skin but also soothe skin with aloe and chamomile.
Promising review: "I had never tried this before and I am so glad I did. It works great! Within seconds of applying it to my nails, the cuticle becomes soft and I can remove it right away. I used to never remove my cuticles when doing my nails, I guess because I didn't really know how to, but since I started using this product my nails look so good. I'm happy with the product and the results." —ABernal
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
19. A shortie set of razzle dazzle nails that'll show the claws don't have all the fun. Tooootallly manageable for riding your bike late at night.
Lavaa is a woman-owned and operated biz that has alllll sorts of faux nails to fit your taste. There are tons of short, medium, long, and extra long nail lengths so you can find the perfect set for your personal preference.
Get them from Lavaa for $18.
20. A stain-preventing base coat will help keep any bold nail colors from seeping into and staining your nail. Also, how easy is spray-on vs. paint-on?!
Promising review: "This for sure makes nail polish stay on longer. I used it for the toes which usually peel up. After one week the polish hasn’t budged at all. The spray makes it so easy to use on toes but you can use it on fingers too. I’m assuming it’s just a dehydrator and not an actual polish because it disappears off the surrounding skin by the time it’s dry." —Amara
Get it from Amazon for $5.91.
21. Nail glue in case you haven't quite found your holy grail for press-ons or want to repair any cracks you get in your natural nails.
Promising review (for false nails): "I have been doing my own nails for some time now and I love press-on nails. I think this nail glue has held up the best for me because no one likes walking around with some nails popped off 😂 this is my second purchase so I’m pretty happy with the glue." —Rocky
Get three bottles of glue from Amazon for $9.99.
22. A gel UV lamp you'll wanna invest in if you're serious about Maddy's manis (LBH, if you're reading this you likely are!). This'll help prevent all sorts of unsightly smudges.
23. A set of reusable nail clips can make removing your gel and acrylic nails at home so much easier than your before attempts. After all, you've got other stuff to do like sneaking around with your bestie's horrible ex.
You simply soap cotton swabs in nail polish remover, put it on your nails, and then clip these over those nails to help the nail polish remover do its work.
Promising review: "I had dipping powder on my nails and because of the stay-at-home mandate for the virus, I was unable to go to a nail salon. I tried removing the polish by using tin foil wrapped around my nails, but it didn't do the job. I tried this product, thinking, 'What do I have to lose?' It worked like a charm! After doing my left hand, my husband had to help me put the right one on. These clips stayed in place, and I was able to get all that hardened dipping powder off my nails. It's difficult to do both hands if you don't have someone to help with the other hand, so I suggest doing one hand at a time." —Mary
Get a set of 10 from Amazon for $3.99+ (available in four colors).
24. A set of gel-like press-on nails with a ~wild~ variety of patterns to match all sorts of outfits.
Yep, that's my hand in the pic. I wore these with the nail strips one weekend and had an onslaught of compliments. I thought they were really fun and were just my max personal length of being able to still operate like a human and not a velociraptor. Everyone thought I went and got professional acrylics! And after wearing 'em a few days I held onto them so I can easily wear them again. In fact, perhaps I'll put 'em on again tonight after writing this review!
Get them from Urban Outfitters for $9.99 (available in three designs).
25. A nail recovery kit that includes cuticle oil, strengthener, and ridge filler to help pamper your nails in between manis or after long periods of acrylics. Your nails, much like the cast of Euphoria, really go through it.
Promising review: "This product works!!! I use the ridge filler first and then add one to two coats of the strengthener. I then usually add color and topcoat. This has helped my nails grow and become stronger after getting dip nails for a few months. I’d definitely recommend." —carolyn harrison
Get it from Amazon for $13.95.
26. Customizable chrome ombre nails you can have tailored to your perfect shape, size, and length.
Ethereally Touched Nails is a Black woman-owned biz that sells a variety of beautiful press-on nails you can have customized to fit you perfectly...which is especially great if you've felt personally victimized by the shapes/nail sizes of press-on nail kits.
Get them from Ethereally Touched Nails for $25.39 (available in five shapes, sizes, and lengths).
27. A 20-piece polish set that'll help revamp your horde of polishes that are looking pretty gloopy nowadays. With this, you'll have ~options~.
Promising review: "This is the best DIY gel polish I have ever used. One coat foundation, two coats desired color, one coat no wipe top coat and it lasts. I have had the same polish on for 10 days as of now, used Scotch-Brite scrub pads to complete housecleaning several times, and not a single nail has polish lifting or separating. I HIGHLY recommend this brand and have already made more purchases of different colors since. The polish has a thicker consistency and only requires two color coats, even for the lighter shades. The glitter polishes only require one coat over solid colors or two coats when used alone. I have found my favorite brand that is well worth the price. The best part, there's no sticky residue left on the topcoat!" —Sarah
Get them from Amazon for $29.99 (available in six color sets).
28. A professional nail care kit so all your essentials are all in one very pretty spot. No more wasting time looking for a file when you have Euphoria (obviously) queued up and you're ready to get cracking on that mani.
Set includes toenail clippers, nail clippers, diagonal nail clippers, multi-purpose scissors, cuticle trimmer, ear pick, single-edged double-sided push stick, eyebrow tweezer, peeling knife, nail file, blackhead needle and loop remover, and V-shaped push stick.
Promising review: "Seriously, the size of this thing surprised me. You read measurements, but until you're holding it in your hand, you don't realize how hefty it is. Which I guess is good, because it is a solid set of tools. The case is sturdy and a pretty shade of rose gold. There are so many more tools than in your standard travel nail kit and these are definitely more well made than my previous kit. If you need something to toss in your go-bag, you should definitely get this set. It has everything you could need in your home away from home." —Avid Amazoner
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two carrying case colors).
29. Mineral-infused nail polish remover made to help you start with a fresh slate — without drying out your nails.
This polish remover's nondrying formula is made without acetone. It's also cruelty-free and vegan. Plus, it was made in the US.
Promising review: "This nail polish remover was worth the extra couple of dollars over what you can find in a store like Walmart or Target. One cotton ball with this stuff can remove nail polish from an entire hand, which is great considering that I used to have to use two to three cotton balls when trying to remove polish, regardless of color. The smell is not super but the ease is there so I would recommend it." —Brianne Ross
Get it from Amazon for $7.98 (and don't forget the cotton balls you'll need).
30. A top and base coat set that just might be the thing that'll convince your nosiest of friends that you went to the salon for that mani instead of doing a quick one at home and then hiding out in a bathtub at a house party.
Promising review: "First time using gel, and I absolutely love this base and topcoat. I bought some cheap $2 gels a while ago bc they were on clearance, then after I noticed how horrible the reviews were (peeling easily), well with this base and topcoat I had absolutely no peeling, not even one chip on any of my nails! They stayed on perfectly and shiny till two weeks when I soaked them off. Love this stuff. Very impressed." —Lisette
Get them from Amazon for $7.99.
31. A brush set to help you achieve your DIY nail art dreams. They're also great for cleaning up extra polish around your nail!
Set includes nail extension gel brush, builder gel brush, nail carved pen, nail art liner brush, and nail dotting pen.
Promising review: "These neat little brushes are amazing. Before the set, I was always struggling to do nail art. The set contains quite a few varieties of brushes for different uses, offering great precise strokes, what I absolutely love about the brushes is the firmness, it is soft enough to do curvy strokes and firm enough to create nice straight lines using a bit of pressure! Absolutely love it!! Highly recommended and totally would buy a second set if there is a need for it." —Sunshine.H.D.
Get them from Amazon for $9.99.
32. A glass nail file that'll help seal the ends of your nails to help prevent peeling like emery board files can cause.
Promising review: "The first time I got a glass nail file, I didn't know the difference between the painted grit and actual etching. HUGE DIFFERENCE! My first cheapy file lasted a month. These ones (I bought three) have lasted MONTHS and are still like new. That's how you can tell these are made of genuine etched glass. They are omnidirectional and leave your nail tips feeling smooth. I keep one in both bathrooms as well as one in my purse, because if I have a nail file near me then I won't bite my nails!! :)" —NaySAO
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in eight colors).
33. A nail rehab treatment will help your damaged nails bounce back.
My colleague Marquaysa Battle swears by this stuff. Here's what she has to say:
"I wore acrylic sets faithfully before the quarantine hit. When I finally fixed my heart to soak off what would be my last full set for a lonnnng time, I had this in my bathroom and began using it regularly along with tea tree oil for my cuticles. Within a month, my nails started to look healthy although they had broken off during my soak-off session. After three months, my nails look even healthier and I'm 100% sure they're stronger now since I broke my pinky nail and it grew back WITHIN A WEEK like it hadn't even happened. YES, I now have supernails, LOL! I also love the very subtle pink shade of this treatment because it gives my nails a natural nude look that I can wear alone but when I wear it underneath other nail polish colors, it doesn't interfere with the other shade."
Promising review: "This stuff works like no one's business. I am a housekeeper who was constantly tearing and breaking my nails. I don't know what's in this stuff, but it works! This stuff is so good I sent a bottle to my sister in Florida." —Rhonda L. Brockman
34. A set of fun press-on nails in 12 different designs that are cheap enough to snap up a set of each to get you through all sorts of house parties.
35. Or some shorter press-on nails if you still haven't quite gotten the hang of putting in and taking out your contacts with long talons. (Honestly, same.)
36. And a 48-bottle nail polish holder to help contain all of your nail polish color babies. Y'know, maybe Cassie needs one of these so at least one thing in her life won't be a mess rn.
This holds 48 bottles and is double-sided, so you can always see all of your colors.
Promising review: "This is better than advertised. All my bottles fit perfectly in the standard size boxes. My Julep colors fit two in a compartment! The first row has adjustable dividers, you can use them to keep odd-shaped bottles or do what I do: use one side for my nail stamper, dotting tools, and the drying drops and the other for foam wedges and nail pens. It looks way neater easily tucked under my vanity instead of the baskets and baskets of polishes I had to hunt through!" —Clouds
Get it from Amazon for $27.89 (available in two colors).
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